Possible Protest in Nairobi

On September 21 and 22, the KEMRI protests regarding a labor dispute in the Kisumu area proceeded without incident. An additional protest is possible today, October 2, at KEMRI Headquarters on Mbagathi Way in Nairobi. The protest may start as early as 0800 and may last most of the day. As a result, U.S. government employees who work at that facility will not report to work until the sit-in is completed. U.S. citizens traveling in the vicinity of the KEMRI facility should use caution.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

Contact the U.S. Embassy in Kenya located on United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, at +254 (0) 20 363 6451 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday through Thursday and 7:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +254 (0) 20 363 6170.

Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).